Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 182% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 152% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 152% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Berlin | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (321 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (214 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (168 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.51 (32 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.29 (91 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.27 (90 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 285% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (155 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.76 (79 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.27 (48 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.22 (26 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (192 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.59 (55 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.38 (50 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | + 241% | |
| Housing | + 259% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 259% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Berlin | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,087 (44,136 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,605 (33,934 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €405 (8,563 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 1465% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,527 (32,283 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,082 (22,869 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €360 (7,612 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 1708% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (564 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €397 (8,402 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €95 (2,018 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (382 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 438% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (324 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 476% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 118% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Berlin | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (1,535 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (931 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €103 (2,185 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €132 (2,782 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 256% | |
| Transportation | + 149% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 149% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Berlin | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,839 (652,038 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.94 (41 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (1,386 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | + 160% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €23 (483 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | + 174% | |
| Personal Care | + 145% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 145% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Berlin | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (212 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 326% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.94 (83 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (777 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €8 (162 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 216% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.84 (81 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.21 (110 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 169% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.56 (54 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.11 (45 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (546 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 243% | |
| Entertainment | + 211% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 211% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Berlin | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (827 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (529 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 275% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €141 (2,975 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 706% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (1,382 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (236 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 416% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.76 (80 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 172% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.81 (102 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 501% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €1,066 (22,534 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 376% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.11 (2.31 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (1,397 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (178 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 329% | |
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TOTAL | + 182% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 984 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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